Beauty Queen (TV series)

Beauty Queen
Title card
Genre	Drama
Directed by	Joel Lamangan
Starring	Iza Calzado
Opening theme	"She" by Jay R
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	80
Production
Executive producer	Meann P. Regala
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 18, 2010 (2010-10-18) – February 4, 2011 (2011-02-04)

Beauty Queen is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Iza Calzado in the title role. It premiered on October 18, 2010, on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on February 4, 2011, with a total of 80 episodes.

Cast and characters

Cast

Iza Calzado

Katrina Halili

Maggie Wilson

German Moreno

Lead cast

• Iza Calzado as Maita San Miguel ^[1]

Supporting cast

• Katrina Halili as Dorcas Rivas ^[2]
• Maggie Wilson as Rebecca Rivas ^[3]
• TJ Trinidad as Marc Sandoval
• Marvin Agustin as Donald Cervantes
• Luis Alandy as Dante Pineda
• Elizabeth Oropesa as Amparo Matias-San Miguel
• Carmi Martin as Leavida Acuesta-Rivas
• Gloria Diaz as Yuri Sandoval
• German Moreno as Ading ^[4]
• Juan Rodrigo as Virgilio Rivas
• Bubbles Paraiso as Stefania Luna
• Bembol Roco as Anya / Angelo Castillo
• Marky Lopez as Clifford Almar
• Victor Aliwalas as Greg Almario
• Tomas Gonzales as Zuleyka Mamaril
• Lou Sison as Yeda Marie
• Ricci Chan as Larry / Lara
• Arci Muñoz as Kaye Santos

Guest cast

• Lovi Poe as younger Amparo
• Iwa Moto as younger Leavida
• Daniella Amable as younger Maita
• Gianna Cutler as younger Rebecca
• Angelene Perez as younger Dorcas
• Jay Aquitania as younger Anya
• James Blanco as younger Virgilio
• Jerould Aceron as younger Dante
• Miggs Cuaderno as younger Larry
• Gerard Madrid as Mando San Miguel
• Daria Ramirez as Amparo's mother
• Jan Marini Alano
• Chariz Solomon as Gracia
• Patani as Precious
• Tessbomb as Liza
• Ava Roxas as April
• Janna Dominguez as Amor
• Say Alonzo as Ayra
• Elyn Garsha as Mira
• Marco Alcaraz as himself
• Precious Lara Quigaman as herself
• Will Devaughn as himself
• Pia Guanio as herself
• Jestoni Alarcon as himself
• Kuh Ledesma as herself
• Yassi Pressman as Tina
• Rich Asuncion as Binibini Isla Pilipinas
• Frederick Peralta as himself
• Evangeline Pascual as herself
• Geoff Eigenmann as himself

Production

Principal photography concluded on January 31, 2011, at Fontana Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. ^{[5] [6]}

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Beauty Queen earned a 9.5% rating. ^[7] The final episode scored a 12.6% rating. ^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by Beauty Queen

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2011	8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Beauty Queen	Nominated	[9]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series	Iza Calzado	Nominated
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Bembol Roco	Nominated
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Elizabeth Oropesa	Nominated

References

1. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
2. "Iza Calzado on the prospect of joining Miss Universe pageant". Philippine Daily Inquirer . January 16, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
3. Godinez, Bong (October 16, 2010). "Iza Calzado sizzles as the aspiring Beauty Queen". PEP. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
4. Santiago, Erwin (September 15, 2010). "The Beauty Queen na ang final title ng bagong drama series ni Iza Calzado with Katrina Halili sa G". PEP. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
5. Nardo, Jun (January 31, 2011). "Ngayon ang last taping day ng Beauty Queen na ginaganap sa Fontana Hotel sa Clark, Pampanga. Bongg". PEP. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
6. Santiago, Erwin (January 31, 2011). "Iza Calzado excited to be part of Eat Bulaga! as guest co-host". PEP. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
7. Santiago, Erwin (October 19, 2010). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Oct. 15-18): TV5 shows infiltrate weekend primetime race". PEP. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
8. Santiago, Erwin (February 8, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 4-7): I ♥ You Pare and Babaeng Hampaslupa make impressive debuts; Mara Clara still rules". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
9. Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.

External links

• Beauty Queen at IMDb